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What is the PRIMARY reason for teaching Year 6 students how to reference sources?
What is the PRIMARY reason for teaching Year 6 students how to reference sources?
- To instill the importance of giving credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism. (correct)
- To prepare them for advanced academic research in higher education.
- To enable them to strictly adhere to specific citation styles like MLA or APA.
- To ensure they can create perfectly formatted bibliographies.
Which of the following elements is MOST crucial for a Year 6 student to include when referencing a source?
Which of the following elements is MOST crucial for a Year 6 student to include when referencing a source?
- The author's name and title of the source. (correct)
- The publisher's ISBN and printing history.
- A detailed annotation summarizing the source's argument.
- The Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH).
A Year 6 student is writing a report on climate change and includes a sentence from a website without indicating its origin. What did the student do?
A Year 6 student is writing a report on climate change and includes a sentence from a website without indicating its origin. What did the student do?
- Utilized common knowledge.
- Practiced effective summarization.
- Demonstrated proper paraphrasing technique.
- Committed an act of plagiarism. (correct)
Which of the following referencing methods is MOST appropriate for Year 6 students?
Which of the following referencing methods is MOST appropriate for Year 6 students?
How can a teacher BEST explain plagiarism to Year 6 students in an age-appropriate way?
How can a teacher BEST explain plagiarism to Year 6 students in an age-appropriate way?
A Year 6 student paraphrases information from a website in their own words but doesn't mention the website's name or author. Is this acceptable referencing?
A Year 6 student paraphrases information from a website in their own words but doesn't mention the website's name or author. Is this acceptable referencing?
Which activity would be MOST effective in helping Year 6 students understand how to properly reference?
Which activity would be MOST effective in helping Year 6 students understand how to properly reference?
In the context of Year 6 referencing, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'Sources' list or basic bibliography?
In the context of Year 6 referencing, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'Sources' list or basic bibliography?
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Referencing
Referencing
Giving credit to the original sources used in your work.
Purpose of Referencing
Purpose of Referencing
To avoid plagiarism and show where your information came from.
Basic Referencing Elements
Basic Referencing Elements
Author's name, title of source, date, and website URL (if applicable).
Referencing Methods
Referencing Methods
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism
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Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing
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Sources List/Bibliography
Sources List/Bibliography
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Importance of Honesty
Importance of Honesty
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Study Notes
- Referencing in English involves acknowledging sources in writing, particularly for Year 6 students.
Purpose of Referencing
- Referencing gives credit to the original authors or creators of information and ideas.
- It allows readers to find the original sources for more information.
- Referencing helps to avoid plagiarism, which is the act of presenting someone else's work as your own.
- It demonstrates the research done and adds credibility to the work.
Basic Referencing Elements for Year 6
- The focus for Year 6 is on introducing referencing rather than adhering to a strict citation style.
- Students should understand the importance of noting where they found their information.
- Key elements include the author's name (if available), the title of the source and publication date (if available).
- Also include the website URL, if applicable.
Methods of Referencing Suitable for Year 6
- Simple in-text attribution can be used.
- Use phrases like "According to the book..." or "On the website...", followed by the source's title or author.
- Create a basic bibliography or "Sources" list at the end of the work.
- List the sources used with the key elements.
Examples of Referencing for Year 6 Students
- An example of referencing from a book is: "According to the book, 'The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark' by Mary Pope Osborne..."
- An example of referencing from a website is: "On the NASA website..."
- An example of referencing from an article is: "In the article 'Why is the Sky Blue?'..."
Avoiding Plagiarism in Year 6
- Teach students about plagiarism in a way that is appropriate for their age
- Encourage them to use their own words when summarizing or rephrasing information.
- Explain that copying and pasting without giving credit is not allowed.
- Emphasize the importance of honesty and integrity in their work.
Practical Exercises for Year 6 Students
- Research projects where students collect information from multiple sources and create a "Sources" list can be used.
- Paraphrasing exercises to practice putting information into their own words can also be used.
- Have students identify sources in sample texts and discuss whether credit has been given appropriately.
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